Session 10 - Post Session Report

Deep below the Dourstone Mine the Heroes, joined by Hein and Sparrow, continued to battle the "Eviiil" Cultists of Bane. Though a dead god, the Heroes discovered evidence of the Cultists' efforts to bring back the dead god and merge him into an Epic 'Overgod' by merging the essences of Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul and ushering in apocalyptic 'Age of Worms'. The battle below was fierce and the Heroes survived a clever trap in which the Party was meant to be trapped in the Battle Arena of Bane where they could be devoured by worm infested undead creatures resembling rapid moving and powerful zombies. Here the Heroes battled three powerful clerics of Bane and additional human and teifling cultists.

In the chambers of the lead Banite Cultist named Theldrick, the Heroes discovered the following note:

Praise Be to the Black Lord,

The Faceless One grows increasingly concerned. That addled beast Grallak Kur has yet to provide new insights into the Overgods nature. The crude missives he sends speak of the worms, of a slumbering power that must be awoken, but nothing more. I wish he would go back to the black pit that spawned him if he has nothing more to offer.

The Faceless One tells me this ties into an ancient figure, a being of great power. Of course, he tells me little else. He enjoys keeping his secrets, but he forgets that they flourish only behind the protection of The Black Lord. His latest taunt is a scroll that he tells me contains all the answers I seek. Of course, the fool wrote it in a cipher. Were it not for the dictates of the Ebon Triad, I would lead my troops into their damnable labyrinth and kill every last bird and wizard within it.

Grallak is the key. Thank the Black Lord that he trusts me and not the Faceless One. Otherwise, I doubt the Faceless One would bother imparting anything to us. We cannot trust these mages. When the Overgod arises, I think it will be time to settle some old scores. Under the Heralds Watchful Eye We Conquer, Grallak Kur has finally yielded a useful clue. I personally delivered it to the labyrinth, and the Faceless One giggled like a blood addled berserker when he saw the message.

Grallak spoke of the worms again, of course. He says that even now they stir and writhe. The world is like an apple infested with them. All seems well for now, but soon they burst through the skin and swarm across the land. Still, part of this vision troubles me.

Grallak spoke of a great power behind them, but the Ebon Triad teaches that these worms will awaken the Overgod. Is there some other power at hand here that we cannot see? Is it friend or foe? The Faceless One knows more, but he of course has little to say. Perhaps Grallak has invented everything. His monstrous kin are few in number and battered after their pilgrimage through the Underdark. If he is an imposter or trickster, we may need to root him out of this place. In that case, our agents must make another supply run. Six coils of rope, and perhaps bows and more arrows, should do the trick. With the petitioners leading the way we can uncover any ambushes they have within the cliff s.

Now the Heroes find themsleves holed-up in the Lair of the Evil Cultists of Bane and faced with a decision as to their next move. Tune in next session for the actions of true Heroes.

Great Job!